Bistro Boulevard — Restaurant in Sydney

A gem in Avalon village.

After 1.5 years of traveling abroad, we finally returned to our old neighborhood in Avalon — and one of our first stops had to be Bistro Boulevard. This cozy little French gem had always been a favorite, and we were thrilled to find it still buzzing with charm, warmth, and most importantly — incredible food.

From the moment we stepped through the doors, it felt like nothing had changed — the ambience still evoked that rustic Parisian bistro feel, complete with candlelit tables, vintage posters, and shelves of well-loved wines. The owner Patrice greeted us with the usual friendliness and finesse, and the menu felt like a welcome-home hug.

We started with the prawn bisque and cheese souffle which were delicious. Then came the Bouillabaisse, and let me tell you — it was heavenly. Packed with tender fish, mussels, clams, prawns, and Morten bay bug in a rich broth, it was exactly what you want on a crisp winter evening: warming, soulful, and deeply satisfying.

My partner went for the classic Steak et Frites, topped with parisian herbed butter and served with a perfectly dressed green salad. The steak was juicy and full of flavor, cooked just as requested. And the fries? Utterly divine - light, crisp, and golden, the kind that make you reach for just one more (and then five more). Paired with a beautifully chosen red wine, it was French bistro fare at its finest.

We also nibbled on house-baked baguette with butter (always a good sign when the bread is this good) and a little amuse-bouche on toasted baguette that set the tone for the meal — thoughtful, elegant, and delicious.

Bistro Boulevard hasn’t just held onto its quality during our time away — it’s somehow gotten even better. It remains one of the most authentic French dining experiences on the Northern Beaches. Whether you're a local or just visiting Avalon, this is the kind of place that leaves your heart (and your belly) full.

Highly recommend. Five stars. And yes — we’re already planning...

So sad to be giving this review as had been really looking forward to dining here, and had two vouchers from Christmas to make a relatively pricey restaurant less of a hit. So why a two star review, course one Scallops very slightly overcooked, but thats ok, however drowning in a mess of avocado, balsamic, and kinda warm yet not cooked cherry tomatoes.. this dish 2 star. Main course Bouillabaisse, the presentation was great, but 4 or 6 mussels firmly shut and no matter how hard i tried unopenable, the stock was quite rich, but heavy handed on star anise, and especially pepper, so halfway through i could taste pepper and no seafood. Course 3 Crepe Suzette was heavy, and drowning...☹️I at everything, but gave up in the Bouillabaisse stock, at the end the waiter asked if everything was good , and i said it was not, he said thankyou and walked off. My two other guests made different choices ( except the Suzette, which we unanimously disliked) and they enjoyed their other dishes. I considered not posting this, however to have tripped up on these french classics from such a short menu, is really poor. Objectively place was busy, buzzing in fact with a nice drop of wine and a nice atmosphere, service was prompt and polite, but sadly in this case not really attentive Come on BB...

Delicious traditional French cuisine served up with local hospitality and the menu has remained consistent for more than 30 years… possibly the busiest restaurant in Avalon.

There are 2 sittings every evening and on Fridays and the weekend they also do lunches.

I love the Steak Frites, Moules and delicious snails… the chocolate mousse is pretty good too. There is a Plât du Jour daily and it’s always fabulous!

As a wine lover, I enjoy the excellent selection of wines by the glass, several of which I have added to the list in the past year!

If you love French food and have never been, definitely add Bistro Boulevard to your list I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Dine alone, go for a special family dinner or...